How many syllables in "stiffness"?

"stiffness" has 2 lettergrepen (stiff - ness).

How to divide "stiffness"?

"stiffness" divides into 2 parts: stiff · ness.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"stiffness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stiff·ness

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STIFF-ness(stiff · ness)● ○

Stress in "stiffness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɪf.nəs⁄

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IPAˈstɪf.nəs

Lettergrepenstiff·ness

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How many syllables in "stiffness"?: "stiffness" has 2 lettergrepen (stiff - ness).
How to divide "stiffness"?: "stiffness" divides into 2 parts: stiff · ness.
Where is the stress in "stiffness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "stiffness"?: Say each syllable slowly (stiff... ness) and listen on SayItVid.